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Operating the appliance       

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2.

Pour in detergent and/or cleaning 

product.

Notes

Always follow the manufacturer's 

instructions when dosing 

all detergents, cleaning aids, care 

products and cleaning agents.

Dilute viscous fabric softener 

and fabric conditioner with water. 

This will prevent blockages.

Be careful when opening the 

detergent drawer while the appliance 

is running.

If an individual drying programme is 

selected, please do not add 

detergent and/or care product in the 

appliance. 

Measuring aid* for liquid detergent

*depending on the model
Position the measuring aid for 

measuring the correct amount of liquid 

detergent:

1.

Pull out the detergent drawer. Press 

down the insert and fully remove the 

drawer.

2.

Slide the measuring aid forwards, 

fold it down and click it into place.

3.

Reinsert the drawer.

Note:  

Do not use the measuring aid for 

gel detergents and washing powder, or 

for programmes with prewash or when 

"Finish in" time is selected.

For models without a measuring aid,

 

pour the liquid detergent into the 

appropriate dispenser and place it in the 

drum.

Starting the programme

Select 

Start

/Reload 

!

. The indicator 

lamp lights up and the programme 

starts.

Note:  

If you want to secure the 

programme to prevent it from being 

adjusted inadvertently, select the 

childproof lock. 

The display panel shows the Finish in 

time while the programme is running or 

the programme duration and the 

programme progress symbols when the 

washing programme has started.

Childproof lock

You can secure the washer dryer to 

prevent the set functions from being 

changed inadvertently. To do this, 

activate the childproof lock when the 

programme has started.

Activating/deactivating: Touch and hold 

the button 

5

 (

Finish in

) for approx. 5 s. 

The symbol 

w

 is indicated in the 

display. If the button signal is activated, 

an acoustic signal sounds.

Dispenser 

I

Detergent for prewash.

Dispenser 

i

Softener, starch. Do not exceed 

the maximum load.

Dispenser 

II

Detergent for main wash, water 

softener, bleach, stain remover.

Dispenser 

A

For dosing liquid detergent.

Summary of Contents for WD15H542EU

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Page 2: ...e operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washer dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This si...

Page 3: ...f lock 17 Reloading the laundry 18 Changing the programme 18 Interrupting or ending the programme 18 End of the programme 19 After washing drying 19 Overview of programmes 20 Programme on the programme selector 20 Drying table 23 Starching 24 Dyeing Bleaching 24 Soaking 24 0 Changing programme default settings 24 C Temperature 24 0 Spin speed 24 0 Finish in 25 Ù Drying 25 Selecting additional func...

Page 4: ...ble wool in washing water and for drying these textiles The appliance is suitable for operation with cold mains water and commercially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in a washer dryer Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when dosing all detergents cleaning aids cleaning products and cleaning agents The washer dryer may be operated by children from 8 year...

Page 5: ... the rotating drum you may injure your hands Do not grip the rotating drum Wait until the drum stops rotating Warning Risk of scalding When washing at high temperatures you may be scalded if you touch the hot washing water e g if draining hot washing water into a washbasin Do not touch the hot washing water If a drying programme was interrupted the washer dryer and laundry may be very hot Select I...

Page 6: ...ntified in accordance with the European Directive 2012 19 EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and recycling of waste appliances Hints and tips Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme Overview of programmes Page 20 Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash The selectable temperatures app...

Page 7: ...splay panel 2 If required change the programme default settings and or select additional functions Sort the laundry Load the laundry 3 FODFN Open the detergent drawer Dose detergent according to the dosing recommendation Page 16 Close the door Select Start Reload 4 End of the programme Set programme selector to Off Open the door and remove the laundry Turn off the water tap for models without Aqua...

Page 8: ...r appliance 8 Getting to know your appliance Gettingtoknowyourappliance Washer dryer FODFN 6 7 Hot air outlet 0 Control panel 8 Door with handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap and cool air inlet H Drum light ...

Page 9: ...on Overview of programmes Page 20 0 Select buttons C Temperature 0 Spin speed and 5 Finish in for changing default settings Page 24 8 Select the drying function Page 25 Select buttons Option è Select for additional functions Page 26 H Start the wash programme Select the Start Reload button to start interrupt e g reload laundry and cancel the programme P Switch off the appliance Set the programme s...

Page 10: ... turned on or there is no water pressure Overdosage o On if too much foam detected one rinse cycle switched on Childproof lock w lights up The childproof lock is active and the pro gramme selector has been adjusted w flashes The childproof lock is actived and if the programme selector has been adjusted or the buttons have been pressed Door v lights up When the door can be opened v flashes When the...

Page 11: ...er programme selec tion in h min hours minutes 1 24 h Finish in time in h h hour Additional functions Stains ë Blood V Cosmetics ä Coffee W Tomato ì Grass Wine Rinse plus l Selecting additional functions Page 26 speedPerfect á ecoPerfect à Less iron H Drying function AutoDry Auto dry 3 different drying modes can be selected Cupboard dry Auto Extra dry Auto Ó Light dry Auto min Time dry 5 drying du...

Page 12: ...or dried in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times Care label specifications Protecting your laundry and washer dryer Caution Damage to the appliance textiles Foreign objects e g coins paper clips needles nails may damage the washing or components of the washer dryer The following instructions must be observed when preparing your laundry Always follow the manufacturer s inst...

Page 13: ...Ù Dry at low temperature Low Heat Dry The following textiles must not be dried b care symbol Do not dry Wool or textiles containing wool Delicates silk synthetic curtains Textiles which contain foam rubber or similar materials Textiles which were treated with flammable liquids e g with stain remover petroleum ether thinners Risk of explosion Textiles which still contain hairspray or similar substa...

Page 14: ...must be turned on even when selecting a drying programme Notes Always provide good ventilation in the room where the washer dryer is located so that air produced during the drying phase can be evacuated Always keep the inlets and outlets for the cooling air clear 3 Open the door Selecting the programme Switching on the appliance Note If you have activated the childproof lock you must deactivate it...

Page 15: ...mme default settings for a washing programme e g washing temperature Touch the C Temperature button to set desired washing temperature Changing additional functions of a washing programme Touch the Option and è Select buttons to set desired additional functions as required Note After changing the default settings and or additional functions the programme duration may change Adjusting the drying pr...

Page 16: ...for the programme appear continuously on the display panel Changes may be made to the default settings Dosing and adding detergent and care product Caution Damage to the appliance Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry e g stain remover prewash sprays etc may damage the surfaces of the washer dryer Keep these agents away from the surfaces of the washer dryer Using a damp cloth immed...

Page 17: ... when Finish in time is selected For models without a measuring aid pour the liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum Starting the programme Select Start Reload The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts Note If you want to secure the programme to prevent it from being adjusted inadvertently select the childproof lock The display panel shows the Finish in...

Page 18: ...ndicated on the display panel A 02 PAUS Reloading is not possible To continue the programme select the Start Reload button v OPEN are lit Reloading is possible Do not open the door until both the symbols v OPEN are lit Do not leave door open for a prolonged period water could run out of the laundry The reloading function cannot be activated during the drying phase Changing the programme If you hav...

Page 19: ... prevent laundry from creasing If you want to remove the laundry immediately touch any button to cancel or reselect a programme If hot flashes in the display before the drying programme ends the temperature in the drum is high The programme for cooling the drum runs until the temperature in the drum has dropped After washing drying 1 Open the door and remove the laundry 2 Turn the programme select...

Page 20: ... drying Cottons Î Hard wearing textiles heat resistant textiles made of cotton or linen Note Reduced load for speedPerfect á additional function max 7 0 4 0 kg 4 0 kg cold 90 C 1500 rpm Stains á à l Ó Prewash s Energy intensive program for heavily soiled hard wearing textiles made of cotton or linen Note Reduced load for speedPerfect á additional function max 7 0 4 0 kg 4 0 kg cold 90 C 1500 rpm S...

Page 21: ... Rinse Spin 0 Suitable for hand washable items the Rinse plus l additional function is activated by default to use spin only deselect the Rinse plus l additional function max 7 0 kg 1500 rpm l Empty p Draining of the water inside the drum e g after rinse hold max 7 0 kg G Super 15 wash dry 60 For small amount 1kg lightly soiled garments made of cotton linen synthetic or blended fabrics Approx 15 m...

Page 22: ... drying garments with lower tem perature by selecting Cupboard dry to achieve automatic cupboard dry result by selecting Extra dry to achieve automatic extra dry result by selecting Ó Light dry to achieve automatic light dry result self defined drying time selectable from 30 60 90 to 120 mins Note 15 min drying time is for cooling down the laundry and machine after drying process max 2 5 kg Ó Time...

Page 23: ...Dry Ù Auto Intensive Dry Ù Time Easy care Textiles made of synthetic or blended fabrics such as shirts sportswear delicate items Dry weight in kg 0 5 a 1 0 1 0 a 2 0 2 0 a 2 5 a 0 5 a 1 0 a 1 5 a 2 0 Estimated drying time in min Adjustable drying time in min Cupboard dry 55 55 a 95 95 a 130 Extra dry 65 65 a 130 130 a 160 30 60 90 120 Ó Light dry 45 45 a 70 70 a 90 Recommended programme Low Heat D...

Page 24: ...continue or change the programme Notes Load laundry of the same colour No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing 0 Changing programme default settings Changingprogrammedefaultsettings You can change the default settings for selected programmes The default settings can be changed even while the selected programme is running The effects depend on the progress of th...

Page 25: ...gramme for individual drying is selected automatic drying or timed drying with a required drying duration is available Note Programme selection in Intensive Dry Ù or Low Heat Dry position to select individual drying programme Overview of programmes Page 20 You can select desired auto drying mode Cupboard dry Extra dry or Ó Light dry Note Cupboard dry For single layer fabrics Garments can be folded...

Page 26: ...esult Note The washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature For special hygiene requirements it is recommended that a higher temperature be selected or the speedPerfect á additional function Less iron 8 Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing Gentle final spin residual moisture in the laundry increased slightly Stains The Stains additional function for treating special stains ...

Page 27: ...e but ton and figure appears in the display 2 a Set the volume for the button signals Touch the 0 Finish in button until the required volume is reached Go to step 2 b or Set to Off which exits setting mode for the signal volume 2 b Selecting the volume for the information signals Turn one position clockwise Touch the 0 Finish in button until the required volume is reached Set to Off which exits se...

Page 28: ... use abrasive cloths sponges or detergents stainless steel cleaner Do not clean the appliance with a water jet Drum Use chlorine free cleaning agents do not use steel wool Descaling Not required if detergent dosed correctly However if this does occur follow the instructions of the descaling agent manufacturer Suitable descalers can be purchased on our website or from customer service Page 35 Clean...

Page 29: ...older Note Residual water may run out 6 Carefully unscrew the pump cover Clean the interior pump cover thread and pump housing the fan impeller in the detergent solution pump must be able to rotate 7 Reinsert and screw on the pump cover Handle should be vertical 8 Close the service flap If required engage the disengaged service flap beforehand Note To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the...

Page 30: ... out the mains plug 5 Clean the filter on the tap Disconnect the hose from the water tap Clean the filter with a small brush 6 Clean the filter on the back of the appliance for Standard and Aqua Secure Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance Take out the filter with pliers and clean it 7 Connect the hose and check for leaks Air filter blocked 1 Turn the programme selector to Off Pull out th...

Page 31: ...elease with a tool and release Door can then be opened Information on the display panel Display Cause Remedy A 01 Close the door immediately because of the rising water level If an interruption occurs A 01 and OPEN are displayed alternately A 02 The door is locked for safety reasons water level and or temperature too high Washing programme In pause mode A 02 and PAUS are displayed alternately If y...

Page 32: ...h load for drying Other displays Turn the programme selector to Off The appliance is switched off Wait 5 s and switch on again If the display is indicated again call customer service Display Cause Remedy Faults Cause Remedy Water is running out Correctly attach replace drainage hose Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose No water supply Detergent not dispensed Start Reload not selected Ta...

Page 33: ... is run ning Power failure Fuse tripped Switch on replace fuse If the fault occurs repeatedly call the customer service Page 35 Programme sequence longer than usual Not a fault unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance Not a fault foam detection function active Additional rinse cycle Detergent residues on the laundry Occasionally phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble residues ...

Page 34: ...ith the maximum load for washing and separate the load into two drying cycles The power supply line voltage is too low below 200 V Ensure a suitable power supply Air inlet filter blocked Page 30 Thick multilayered textiles or textiles with thick fillings dry easily on the sur face but not inside This equalisation process may take longer For these types of textiles select the timed drying programme...

Page 35: ... on the inside of the door opened service flap and the back of the appliance depending on model Rely on the competence of the manufacturer Contact us You can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who carry original spare parts J Technical specifications Technicalspecifications Product number Production number 1U Dimensions width x depth x height 60 x 59 x ...

Page 36: ...C Intensive Dry Ù ecoPerfect à 7 0 4 0 kg 4 76 kWh 57 l 9 h Programme setting for tests according to currently valid EU standard EN60456 For comparison test please test the programmes with specified load and maximum spin speed EU energy label washing performance tests according to EN50229 are conducted using specified load on Cottons Î 60 C ecoPerfect à EU energy label drying performance tests are...

Page 37: ...her dryer door the parts may break off and cause injuries Do not lift the washer dryer by its projecting parts If the hoses and power cables are installed incorrectly there is a risk of stumbling and injury Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of stumbling Caution Damage to the appliance Frozen hoses may tear or burst Do not install the washer dryer outdoors and or in an area w...

Page 38: ...er in a corner Screw water resistant wooden board min 30 mm thick to the floor Installing the appliance under between kitchen units Warning Risk of electric shock Danger of death if live parts are touched Do not remove the appliance cover Build under build in before connection to the power supply Warning Risk of scalding During the drying phase warm air is emitted at a temperature of up to 60 C No...

Page 39: ...le while the washer dryer is running To prevent damage in transit when transporting the appliance at a later date always re install the transportation protection devices prior to transportation Page 43 Keep the screw and sleeve screwed together 1 Take the hoses out of the holders 2 Take hoses out of the elbow and remove the elbow 3 Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws 4 Take the powe...

Page 40: ...al water and electricity supplier may have special requirements Operate the washer dryer with cold drinking water only Do not connect the washer dryer to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler Use only the inlet hose supplied or one purchased from an authorised specialist outlet Never use an used one If in doubt have the appliance connected by a technician Water supply Notes Do not kin...

Page 41: ...ing water Caution Water damage If the attached drainage hose slips out of the washbasin due to high water pressure when draining the appliance leaking water may cause damage Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from slipping out of the washbasin Caution Damage to appliance textiles If the end of the drainage hose is immersed in the drained water water may be drawn back into the appliance and dam...

Page 42: ...erwise the cable could be damaged Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands Never pull out the mains plug during operation Only connect the washer dryer to an alternating current using a correctly installed earthed socket The mains voltage must be the same as the voltage specifications on the washer dryer appliance rating plate The connected load and the required fuse are also indicated on...

Page 43: ...se only half the recommended amount of detergent Do not use any woollens or mild detergents 9 Close the detergent drawer 10 Select Start Reload 11 When the programme ends switch off the appliance Your washer dryer is now ready for use Transportation Preparatory work 1 Turn off the tap 2 Release the water pressure in the supply hose Filter in the water inlet hose blocked Page 30 3 Drain any residua...

Page 44: ...te of all warranty claims that the appliance with Aqua Stop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua Stop extension genuine accessories Our warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the Aqua Stop connection at the tap 4 Appliances with Aqua Stop do not need to be supervised during opera...

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